This morning, sunlight streamed through the palace windows onto the court, illuminating this solemn place.
This was the first morning court session after the capital was moved, and the entire court was filled with a new atmosphere.
After the unification of the empire, the court was filled with talented individuals. As the empress, Jin Linlin demonstrated her exceptional leadership skills, not only making use of many experienced ministers but also boldly employing many young and promising individuals.
These young officials are full of vigor and eager to show their talents in this new era and make great contributions to the country.
The Empress sat high on the Dragon Throne, her majesty and dignity awe-inspiring. The Princess Royal stood beside her, beautiful and dignified.
Below the court, officials stood in three rows according to their positions, headed by Jia Liu, Xia Heng, Xinan and others.
"If there is something to report, report it. If there is nothing to report, leave the court."
With the shrill voice of the empress's eunuch, the morning court officially began.
Since the capital had just been relocated, each department had many matters to attend to. However, these minor matters were usually handled by the heads of each department. The only major matter that required the Empress's personal decision was the King of Mobei.
Jialiu took a step forward and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, there are two matters that require your decision. One is the determination of the reign title, and the other is the Mobei King and his family being held in the Ministry of Justice's prison. What should be done with them?"
Jin Linlin closed her eyes slightly and pondered for a moment. Various possible era names flashed through her mind. Finally, she opened her eyes:
"The country was just unified this year, and with the capital being moved as a major event, we should start counting the reign titles from this year. I think we should call it Kunyuan! This year will be the Kunyuan year."
Xinan muttered aloud:
"Kun represents the earth, and Yuan means the beginning. It is a metaphor that the fortune of a country is like the earth just waking up, with all things renewed and excellent."
His voice echoed in the court, and all the ministers listened quietly, secretly pondering the profound meaning of these words.
Suddenly, Xinan paused, and his eyes slowly swept over the ministers in the court. Seeing this, the ministers knelt down and shouted in unison:
"Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
The cry was like thunder, resounding throughout the court. The empress nodded slightly, a hint of a smile on her face.
Then, the Empress glanced at General Mo Ren standing beside her. General Mo Ren understood what she meant and immediately stepped forward, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, I conquered Mobei on my own initiative. Before we set out on the expedition, you instructed us to capture the King of Mobei alive. However, he fiercely resisted under the pretext of restoring the Great Gan Kingdom. During the Battle of Mobei, we not only successfully captured the King of Mobei alive, but also captured many remnants of the previous dynasty."
After listening to General Mo Ren's report, Jin Linlin nodded and turned her gaze to the ministers:
"How should we deal with the King of Mobei? You are welcome to speak freely."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jia Liu stepped forward and bowed:
"Your Majesty, the King of Mobei has raised an army in rebellion, attempting to restore the previous dynasty. His crime deserves death, and he should be sentenced to capital punishment as a warning to others."
Jialiu's words resonated with many old ministers. They nodded in agreement, expressing their agreement with Jialiu's point of view. They believed that the King of Mobei must be severely punished and that he must not be tolerated.
However, at this moment, Xia Heng, one of the young officials, stood up.
"Your Majesty, the empire has just begun to stabilize, and the people's hearts are still uneasy. Although the King of Mobei is guilty, he has been ruling Mobei for many years and has a certain prestige. If we kill him, we may cause dissatisfaction among the people of Mobei and even lead to further unrest. It would be better to demote him to a commoner and place him under house arrest. This will both demonstrate Your Majesty's benevolence and stabilize the situation in Mobei."
As soon as Lord Xia finished speaking, the court suddenly exploded, and the ministers whispered to each other and discussed the matter.
Jin Linlin sat upright on the dragon throne, her brows furrowed slightly, lost in thought. Her gaze slowly swept over the courtiers, seemingly observing their reactions.
The princess stood beside Jin Linlin and said softly:
"Empress Mother, what Lord Xia says is quite reasonable. Our dynasty is newly established, and its foundation is still weak. If we sentence the King of Mobei to death now, it will probably cause dissatisfaction among the people of Mobei, and may even lead to rebellion. It would be better to demote him to a commoner and place him under house arrest in the capital. This would both demonstrate Your Majesty's benevolence and stabilize the situation in Mobei."
Jin Linlin nodded slightly, agreeing with the princess's opinion. She glanced around the court again:
"As Lord Xia suggested, demote the King of Mobei to a commoner and place him under house arrest in the capital. As for the remaining remnants of the previous dynasty, those with minor crimes will be exiled to the frontier to fend for themselves; those with serious offenses will be severely punished according to the law, with no leniency."
However, the princess suddenly interrupted:
"Mother Queen, I believe that the Mobei King and his family can be dealt with leniently, but those remnants of the previous dynasty must be eradicated to prevent future troubles."
Jin Linlin looked at the princess, her eyes full of admiration:
"Your Highness is absolutely right. If the remnants of the previous dynasty remain, they will always be a hidden danger. The Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court will jointly conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those with evil intentions are annihilated. No leniency will be shown."
All the ministers accepted the order. At this moment, Xinan, who had been silent all the time, suddenly stepped forward and said:
"Your Majesty, now that Mobei has been stabilized, we need to send someone with both ability and virtue to govern and stabilize the local situation."
Jin Linlin thought for a moment:
"Leave this matter to the Ministry of Personnel for discussion. Select a suitable candidate and submit him to me. I will consider it carefully and then have him take up his post as soon as possible."
After discussing some other matters in the morning court, Jin Linlin announced her withdrawal from the court.
Back in the harem, Jin Linlin looked at the princess with great relief:
"You performed well in the court today and showed unique insights. From now on, the world will be handed over to you."
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